Fireblade1

Hello - I would like to know what you think is the best changes made to the Z version of the Corvette.

08msmZ06

It has a 427 ci motor.

PureSwank

Dont really understand your question bro, What do you mean, changes from a c5 z06 to the now c6 z06? or the difference from a c6 to the c6 z06 your title and question made it difficult for me since it included BETWEEN. between what?

Lucky13

If you are talking about between a C6 and C6-Z06, then they really are pretty numerous. I would summarize a few key items between my C6 and Z06 as follows:

- Power
- Stance (wide body, tires, etc.)
- Exhaust (even better with with Mild2Wild)
- Suspension feel

The major thing I notice is how controlled the power feels. The C6 is a very powerful car and the Z06 even more so. But when you press on the Z the power feels very "controlled".

Another thing I noticed is that I really have not felt too compelled to change much. I did all kinds of stuff to my C6. Aside from some Racemesh, pedals and a few minor things, I've not tweaked the Z much. It's just so incredibly cool...

MRod44

If you mean C6 vs Z06 I would say it's the looks. I have a Z and my friend a C6 and they are both fast enough, but the Z just has that special look. The LS7 motor does not hurt either.

z0sicks07

Way too many to list...but ill try anyway to start u won't see many around(like base) alluminum space frame obviously 427ci 505hp 470tq dry sump. carbon fiber/bolsa wood floor. Wide body is gorgeous 325's in the back 275 in the front oh and that lil z06 emble on the tach ; )

snappy28

Troll

sp330

The FAQ will explain a lot. It's in the stickies.

jschindler

This is my fourth C6. Two have been Z51 coupes, one a F55 Convertible. I love the looks of the Z and the 505 hp. But honestly, I find the handling to be my favorite part. I run it pretty hard on some lightly traveled backroads on Sunday mornings that I had also run my LS3/Z51 (and motorcycles) on many times. The Z feels invincible on those roads. I'm amazed at how well it handles.

GMuffley

The engine and handling.

My07C6

with the handling differences. The one thing I really noticed on my '09 Z06 is how it feels so much more planted compared to my '07 F55 coupe. Yeah I love the looks of the C6 Z06 too, the '07 coupe was just looking a little too plain for my taste.

Fireblade1

C6 vs Z06 thats what I ment. I was not sure if the handling had got better, means if you buy a Corvette it will be a Z06.

hognutz

IMO it is really the looks and the torque curve. Also if you buy stock or f55 car the z06 will feel way more planted and stable. The z51 cars handle decent but the z06 is still more stable.

I mean the 08 z51 car I had handled pretty well really but the z06 still has more grip. The LS3 is a powerful motor but the Ls7 just has power on tap everywhere and actually revs harder.

Z Fast

C6 to C6Z; Kind of like 2 peolple who look alike, but have very different personalities

Tom

Fireblade1

never had a Corvette in my life, mostly bikes like Honda fireblade CBR1000 or Mustang which has power but not the handling weight like a Corvette.

Thought about a Z06 when I get back to the USA, not lets see what happens, there is also a new Shelby out which looks pretty cool, but ok you can not compare those 2, be cause the one is a Musclecar the other is sports car.

fiveodude

The badges.

hognutz

the z06 will feel more like a bike to you. A bit slower in accelraiton due to traction but once you are up in the band it just keeps coming on. on the right compound tires it would feel like a bike. you can get 10sec passes and 195-200mph top end.

You can't compare the shelby mustang to the z06. My 08 standard C6 trashed the shelby gt 500 in a drag race which is supposed to be what a muscle car is good at. I love muscle cars but the GT 500 is a heavy pig IMO. I looked at the New challenger str8's as well before I bought a vet. Same thing 4100lbs of heavy pig.

I have driven all three and the vette is just in a class above. the c6 is better performace and the z06 is in another class all together.

Wah

RTFS

WFO

Ahhh, yeah...Most notably those flaired rear wheel fender wells enveloping those sexy 325/30/19 wheels..scooped front-end nose piece and grill work beneath the bumper.

Fireblade1

you say wheels, weel thats the big problem for the Mustang/shelby if we just could get the same wheels as a Corvette then it give a lot of boost 0-60